I'm going on a trip this Sunday with family for Spring Break, and my mom wants to try wearing two halves of a Daytrana patch, which she says will be the same as one full patch. I'm still worried that I'll be sleepy all day, since the patch didn't have the same effect when I tried putting it on the right side of my body (I put it on the left side of my body). Should I be fine?
]]>Need to Talk?CastletonSnobhttp://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/two-halves-daytrana-patch-67879.htmlNo point anymore... I cant stand being a robot anymorehttp://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/no-point-anymore-i-cant-stand-being-robot-anymore-67870.html
Mon, 02 Mar 2015 13:20:20 GMTI have made several accounts on this forum... I have posted many threads on this section but not as detailed... I never look at the thread again why?...I have made several accounts on this forum... I have posted many threads on this section but not as detailed... I never look at the thread again why? Because I am a >>>> up. I always say I will quit starting today... Guess what, that went on for months and always relapsed harder than before.

I straight up have a addictive personality. No its not made up... this >>>> is real and scares me to deatH... I am tearing up as a write this, something I havent done in 2 years....(except from withdrawls, except I took some sub a hour and half ago, and feel... odd.) Anyway... It runs in my family, it doesnt necessarily have to do with drugs. My sibilings each addicted to something, one cars and gaming, the other alcohol. See my mom has been on xanax/valium/klonopin since I remember... I know she takes it because she loves it, but also anxiety. Me and my brother have bad anxiety... I used to be so bad I would get hardcore heart palpations no matter where I was it overwhelmed me then I would Just blackout/passout.

All these drugs.... helped me so much. They blocked out everything, everything. Ever since I found medicine I thought was mine (pa has same name) (over 400 ativan) That was when my addiction started, for drugs that is. I took em every day, and So many I would end up puking my guts out. No joke, for that whole year almost I had NO MEMORY of anything that had happened. I missed out on a whole year of my life... Just to get a little high. After I ran out, I really thought I was about to die and turned extremely suicidal. One night I walked late at night toward a park(somewhat a park) nearby. It had a ridicolously tall bridge and I couldnt swim... Everyone knew that. I called the girl of my life... (Who later became a junkie before I even did and broke up) and poured my guts and said I would never see her or anyone else again...

I was devasted and so >>>>ing pissed off at what ensued next... A park ranger pulled up, and convinced me to step down... I debated for sure, and as backup arrived I agreed... Because I knew they would try to save me some how if I jumped, might as well wait for another day... To this very day, I wish that the park ranger never came.... I dont deserve to live in this world.

This lead to years of drug abuse of all types, everything you could get on the street... I could too, and I did... I was thankful before the divorce my dad supplied my money to get high, thinking I was paintballing and airsofting. See I thought noone was looking at me or anything... What I found out a year ago was heartbreaking....

My brother, mom, dad , and one of my sisters all in the same day broke me down... They told me I was nothing but a drug addicted good for nothing piece of >>>>. My dad and brother told me I am a waste of life, and that all the insurance money and out of pocket money to keep me alive was "also a waste for a >>>>ing piece of >>>> pillpopper..." That struck it... I have a few issues... I have Diabetes type 1(since birth), Thyroid, and what came after all gbis drug use at the same time over a year ago... Diabetic Gastroparesis and Retinapothy(eye injections). Right then I convinced my pa and close friends I stopped everything. The thing is I did, for a week. I went thru the worst pain for a week and half then I ever couldnimagine.. Luckily they thought it was from my severe ear infection(bursted) and 4 teeth taken out.(Bad infection i take it was from dope..)

My really close friends who only drank and rarely smoked, didnt believe me... I was so angry I started
doing Boy over my DOC at the time that was Roxis, unless opanas were round.(so rare... I havent seen anymore and if I did, they were old a >>>>.)I never ever banged up before, and always tempting to do it. (Diabetic=rigs for years.) So here I am now, breaking down in my room... that I am thankful to have, typing on my phone debating what I should do for my life... The depression, anxiety, even on suboxone is overwhelming and I am only 15 hours without dope.(Last line was less than 60mg so I started w/ding like a hour after) Idk what to do, what I should do... If I can live this way anymore. Fact is I LOVE drugs. I cant see my self not doing them.... I used to be a regular at the hospital for Ods, I am flagged for insurance as death/high risk or whatever. They wont even pay jack >>>> for me anymore.... We knew eachother(docs and nurses) on first name, always the same protocol... Hell, they even remembered what food to order me a few days after being there.

I cant see my self quitting. Weed, quitting that, is out of the question... I need help... Its more than addiction... What do/can I do? I dont want my Pa to know I am doing drugs again, Ive lied to him too much. I need help with my anxiety, depression, and Anger... My family is so scared of me, they avoid as much contact with me as possible. Most situations turn violent, even if they arent instigating. It could be as bad as my pa to asking to go out of eat with him, I will flip out and get violent... This is most likely from... severe parental... uhh "teaching lessons, that didnt need to be taught..." As in, thrown down 3 stories because I didnt want to go on family vacation being 11 years old maybe?

I am scared of being sober, so scared. I HAVE to be atleast high on weed to function(before dope/WDs). I just cant handle anything without. I am scared to feel normal, to feel emotions... I dont feel emotions, except anger. I feel no sympothy... Happiness... I feel like a drone. Especially on dope, I feel like a robot... If I get "happy" on dope, its not even happy... Maybe a slight smirk and still feel synthetic to me.

Now I am not sure why I am so mentally >>>>ed up, childhood, spice addiction while on colorcode, or the year binge on molly when I used to... well TMI for this place. Literally everyday, all day I was rolling on REAL >>>> not the fake. I lost whatever happiness I even had then... I got to the point even waiting a few months after the binge And do, I feell ike I am only methed up....

After this, I had to take roxis/boy to get by. I just couldnt otherwise. My mom wont even bring my baby sister over... (5 now but dropped out of highschool to take care of her), she thinks I am doingall sorts of drugs... Which she isnt half way wrong.... How can I keep going? How can I feel happy without drugs? Because If I go without... No happiness only constant depression and anxiety... Suicide seems somewhat likely in future.

I plan to go to a suboxone doctor. My dad suspects I am on dope because my friends told em, but I convinced him I am not and pretty much believes it. But he knows its something other than weed. I need to fix my >>>>, be happy, and somewhat sober... I think sub doc will help... except he is also my dads good friend, and wouldnt be surprises if he told him I was detoxing. (I know about the confenditiality agreement, but he is a snake and will digure a way.)

I want a normal life.... I am training to be manager at my work, which staffs 50+ employees at once... I am liked at work by customers, due to my fakeness from the dope. If I am in W/ds, I call out of work... Which is so frequent they are close to firing me. (Cut down to two days a week... Now I make roughly 550$ a month... Without my side job, which is risky, I would be dead. Insulin alone is 400$ a month, after insurance.)

Anyway atm my habit was 70-80$a day, everyday,of bomb ass boy(for over a year this round, I detoxes cold turkey year half ago again of dope by slow tapering off sub.).(.7-.8 dude loves me). But I blew thru so much money this month (1,000+) I had to get a sub this morning. 6 hrs until day one of no dope... I know 100% fact this girl (who does all sorts of stuff for less than a point...) will hit me up to go drive 2 hrs to get... Temptation will be high. Even though sub is somewhat helping... I miss the drip, the nasty yet good nast, and smell... And the whole ritual in general.(driving 2 hrs each way.)

>>>> now after reading this, I think Ive said way too much... My life story was not necessary... I shoulda just asked, should I go to subdoc, if so, what else should be done to feelnormal.. and get my seratonin back
]]>Need to Talk?Lost Souljahttp://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/no-point-anymore-i-cant-stand-being-robot-anymore-67870.htmlshould I start low dose of suboxone for 400g codiene addictionhttp://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/should-i-start-low-dose-suboxone-400g-codiene-addiction-67868.html
Mon, 02 Mar 2015 11:16:19 GMT>>>>> about 14 years ago and did rapid detox and have never touched it since. But as...]]>I have been addicted to codeine for 10 years, I was addicted to >>>>>> about 14 years ago and did rapid detox and have never touched it since. But as codeine is similar I have got addicted to that! I have tried to stop a few times and have stopped for times but always end up taking them again. I have kids and really cant be sick but am scared of the damage I am doing from paracetamol and ibrufon that is in tablets. I have read a lot about Suboxone and I know it is strong and is addictive but I also read how to taper off it and was thinking if I start on .25 and taper how they say every four days and only 20% and do it within 3 weeks I should be fine as I have no intention of abusing it just using it what its for.
please tell me if I am crazy as I just want to stop taking tablets and getting help for my addiction.

I've been reading a ton of information on these forums, and it has been a wealth of information. I have learned that everyone's detox experience is different, and I guess thats why I decided to post on here. Like I said, it is now day 7 after jumping from 29mg of methadone. I started taking Percocet about 10 months ago for really no good reason at all. I got highly addicted very very quickly. At this point, I made a very uneducated decision to go to the Methadone clinic to help with my addiction. Worst decision ever now that I am educated on the effects of this drug. I've been on methadone for only 4 months. The clinic started me out at 30mg, and I stabilized at 45mg. It wasn't long before I started realizing that I was going down a very dangerous road. I didn't want to be forever out of control of my own life and a slave to the clinic. I started tapering down 2mg every week until I finally got to 29mg........then I jumped. I have somewhat of an impulsive personality.

So here is my question. I am starting to think that the most acute withdrawals are over with because I am starting to feel a little better each day, but not once did I experience any diarrhea, stomach pain, or just general pain. I have noticed that my bowel movements are much more regular which is nice. So is the worst still yet to come? Is there anyone out there who has gone through detox and never had diarrhea or pain? It's kind of scary thinking that I may just be waiting around for the really bad stuff to happen. Am I almost over the worst of the W/D's?

So far my symptoms have included profuse sweating, chills, headaches, lack of energy, and just overall mental fogginess. I have also had some ups and downs with sleep. Some nights I will sleep fairly well, others I will be up all night.

I am on a daily regiment of multivitamins, fish oil, milk thistle, l-glutamine, BCAA's, and melatonin. I also have .1mg clonidine which I only take when necessary.

Any feedback or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated! I can't wait to start feeling good again, naturally I mean.
]]>Need to Talk?Cab1nFeverhttp://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/day-7-after-jumping-methadone-29mg-67866.htmlHusband left Mondayhttp://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/husband-left-monday-67859.html
Sun, 01 Mar 2015 00:57:44 GMTIn typical addict form, my husband left on Monday after I questioned him about his relationship with a coworker. We've been cohabitating as roommates for 6 years in our 6 1/2 year marriage. (do to his pill addiction he was unable to perform sexually) The first 4 years were devoted to him denying he had any problems and me fighting for my sanity. He left for rehab and I filed for divorce, voiding any chance for the divorce. He moved back in, down the hall. We were good friends and he fought hard to stay sober. A year out he failed. Over the past 2 years it was easy to see him sliding back down the rabbit hole and my concerns were met with icy stares. Like an addict reading from a book he assured me he was fine, I was concerned over nothing. My family adores him and always wished we would fight for our marriage. Me, I just kept waiting to see if we had a marriage. He told me he was working on himself and was not looking for anything or anyone. He made reference to fixing the house up and making some repairs. At work he referred to me as his wife. It all sounds so odd writing it out...dang.

Over the last few months his weight loss, inability to sleep etc. brought me to question his all around sobriety. He denied it and said he was working his steps, journaling and trying to become a better man. In theory he was going to meetings once more...about a month ago his behavior changed a lot. He would lock himself in his room and text all night. When I tried to talk to him he said I was foolish for not knowing I married an alcoholic...I tried to divorce him while he was in rehab, in other words he was speaking like an addict and avoiding all responsibility. Well low and behold he's dating a girl 20 years his junior and denying it all. Was cleaning his room and found many empty bottles of oxycodone and a fifth of gin. Honestly, moving on from him will be like losing a big tic. I need to take responsibility for my actions. Right now he is cooking for a large gathering including members of my family and I am sitting at home alone wondering how do I claim my life back? (I won't tell my family until after the event) Thank you for letting me vent this all out.
]]>Need to Talk?StrengthBeMinehttp://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/husband-left-monday-67859.htmlDay 5http://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/day-5-a-67855.html
Sat, 28 Feb 2015 15:45:50 GMTI am new to posting here but I have been lurking on other people's posts and have found everything very encouraging and useful. I am on day 5 off of 60 MG of oxy a day. I have been using L-Tyrisione (sp?), a multivitamin and Xanax. My husband has been AMAZING but today is the first day that he is not here to help with the kids (10,8 and 1 1/2) . I didn't realize how much I depended on him being here until today when he is 2 hours away working 8 hours. I was going to not take any Xanax today because I don't want to be dependent on those but I just caved and took one, the anxiety of knowing I had to do all the work really got to me. Between the baby and our 1 year old husky/lab mix it is almost non stop around here. I need to do this for myself, my kids and our bank account. I do NOT want to take any pills anymore except of course a vitamin and my thyroid meds that I need. Going into day 5 I thought it would be better but I actually feel worse than I was yesterday. Maybe it is just knowing that I'm here alone and will be again tomorrow. I live in the Midwest and I have been in the house since Wednesday, I would love to take the baby for a walk around the block but it is only 4 degrees out so that can't happen. I think I'm just rambling now but wanted to post to get it n off my chest!
]]>Need to Talk?needtodothishttp://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/day-5-a-67855.html48 hours in and just cocked up.http://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/48-hours-just-cocked-up-67851.html
Sat, 28 Feb 2015 11:58:01 GMTHi Guys,

I'm currently 48 hours-ish into my withdrawal. Last dose of H (pretty big one) on Wednesday night. Unfortunately I just did the tiniest bit of subutex (.2g) and its taken the edge of my vomiting (the bit I have the most trouble dealing with). I'm now really worried that I just reset the clock. Have used other things to help through WD in the past (ketamine, Valium, copious amounts of whiskey etc) and they've not really lengthened my cluck. But as Bupe is a opioid, was that a big mistake?

Advice appreciated.

B
]]>Need to Talk?TooManyTimeshttp://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/48-hours-just-cocked-up-67851.htmlLost my written prescriptionhttp://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/lost-my-written-prescription-67849.html
Sat, 28 Feb 2015 07:52:12 GMTwent to the doc yesterday to refill my clonozapam, i take half a milligram once a day for RLS.
I also got my first script for testosterone...went to the doc yesterday to refill my clonozapam, i take half a milligram once a day for RLS.
I also got my first script for testosterone cypionate. I was going to get the prescription and then have the nurse
on monday inject it. I guess thats why i was slow in not filling it when i got the script thursday afternoon.
I layed it on the lower dash in the middle of the car.
I worked 10 hours friday and then went to a tennis match. I drove home and noticed the scripts were not there.

Now what do i do. Do I call the pharmacy or the doc or both. The doc won't be back in until monday. Will I need to make another visit because clonozapam is a narcotic?

Ive never had any problems before and for whatever reason, I see nothing when i google lost prescriptions. Only thing i see is people trolling people

If stolen, why would anyone steal it? It has my name, my doc name on it and I think even has rite aid on it, but not sure about that.

Everything i fill a script, My doc asks my name, and then for my birthdate. Everyonce in awhile he will ask for ss number.

So there is a zero chance it was stolen and filled?

Im hoping thats the answer so my doc will give me another script especially since Ive never lost any before and he trust me, i think.

Sorry if i didnt word everything right, im tired and ready for bed.

Im on wellcare in kentucky and i think the test was even gonna be covered. I heard if i get a new script, it won't be, but not sure.

I already know the clonozapam is. I still think its stupid i need to make a visit every other month just for that also, but thats not my main purpose of this post.

My mom is currently screaming at me asking how i can be so stupid to leave the script in the middle of the car.

It's simple, i leave my keys in, and even other items, never had anything stolen before. Alot of better things to steal in my car than a prescription that I don't think they can fill.
]]>Need to Talk?CRob44http://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/lost-my-written-prescription-67849.htmlHelp methadone withdrawal pleasehttp://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/help-methadone-withdrawal-please-67846.html
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 17:45:50 GMTFrick please tell me what to help with methadone withdrawal. No substitute want offFrick please tell me what to help with methadone withdrawal. No substitute want off
]]>Need to Talk?http://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/help-methadone-withdrawal-please-67846.htmlPlease help. Living with an addict? :(http://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/please-help-living-addict-67841.html
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 00:10:38 GMTI really need advice..I'm sorry this is so long but figured it would be easier to give as much info as possible. I have been with my boyfriend for 2 years. Things were great for the longest time. Last year I became pregnant and we moved into our own place. We had a beautiful baby boy in the fall. Things have went to >>>> now though. In summer I found out that he had been using prescription pills. I confronted him on it and made the point of how the baby and me should be most important, not pills.
He agreed to stop doing it and said that he wasn't addicted or doing it everyday.
So things were okay for maybe a month or two and I started noticing the same behaviors as before. Lies, having to leave the house in the morning for multiple reasons, money missing, Deleting things on his phone etc.
We'll eventually I had enough of it and sat him down three weeks ago and told him that he was disrespecting me and insulting my intelligence by continuing to use and lie. He fessed up to using again and said that he knows me and the baby are going to leave if he doesn't stop. He said he would stop even if we left. He still claims that he isn't addicted and that its just a couple times a week.
Well anyways I agreed to give him one last chance and made it very clear that I would leave no questions asked if he did it again. He agreed to do random drug tests if that would help our relationship. I'm trying to give him the Benefit of the doubt because he seems really genuine this time. The last time I didn't feel secure with his plan to quit and I did not believe him at all.
The thing I'm having trouble with is the fact that some of his coworkers friends and family do it too. He said he told everyone that he quit just so they would know. He said that he knows he ruined everything in our relationship and that the pills are not worth losing me and his son.

I don't know how to go about doing the drug tests. He used Vicodin (hydrocodone) and tramadol so I would need the 12 panel tests. I also know that those pills only stay in your system for a couple days. So I don't know when or how to give him the test I also feel scared about his reaction even tho he has agreed he might not think I will actually follow through. I'm just not sure right now.. My gut feelings are usually right. Some things are still throwing up red flags to me and I'm not sure if I'm just being overly observant or paranoid. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. (Sorry about my grammar I'm on my cellphone)
]]>Need to Talk?Kaylee0914http://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/please-help-living-addict-67841.htmlOn Depakote for seizures. Side Effects like Still Alicehttp://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/depakote-seizures-side-effects-like-still-alice-67838.html
Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:19:17 GMTMy first seizure was in summer 2014 and second fall 2014. I've done an MRI and everything was fine as well as a CT Scan where they detected unusual patterns. After my second, I stayed on Depakote and it's been working well. No deja vu's or seizures and it's slightly helped with my depression and bipolar disorder.

Since I've been on Depakote; however, I've been aware of these side-effects:

Short Term Memory - This happens often on a daily basis since Depakote.
- Trying to remember a word to describe/explain something.
- I come up with an idea in my head; however, I'm currently taking care of something else or multitasking, and when I'm ready to write it down, I've already forgotten it.
- Mix Ups: Today I was suppose to take care of two errands by calling them. I called the first but was being told to call back later as they were receiving a high demand. I hung up and called the second, when I reached an operator, I started speaking to him as if it were for the first one. The guy was so confused and I didnt even realized until he told me. I was too embarrased to explain and told him I must've gotten the wrong number [ironically the 2nd is for MRI scanning] so I decided I would call back another day.

I've also noticed slight speech impediment and trembling in the hands. It's slightly affected my handwriting and when I place my hands on the computer mouse. I middle mouse tends to unintentionally click the right button which I never use to do before depakote.

I want to stay on Depakote but its side effects is really affecting my career and daily social life. I was hoping the side effects would decrease by now but it still happens at least once an hour.

Has anyone been on Depakote and had similar experiences?
]]>Need to Talk?brianhsu1990http://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/depakote-seizures-side-effects-like-still-alice-67838.htmlUnable to Shed Weighthttp://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/unable-shed-weight-67837.html
Thu, 26 Feb 2015 18:30:06 GMTI have been on a few drugs over the past two years and within the different combinations of drugs I gained 25 pounds and 15% body fat and the weight...I have been on a few drugs over the past two years and within the different combinations of drugs I gained 25 pounds and 15% body fat and the weight is uncontrollably going up. In the past two years I have went to a few types of doctors for a few different problems and as I am returning to them asking question all say it is my fault even though I am following the Dietitian's diet exactly. I am at wit's end. I have seen an Endocrinologist, Gastroenterologist, Neurologist, Psychiatrist, Dietitian, Family Physician, and a few others. I have been on the following drugs: Sertraline and Trazodone (together), then just Sertraline, and Levothyroxine (which I am being taken off of now because I may not have Hypothyroidism), Risperidone (where all the massive weight gain started I also developed female breast tissue so got off of it), to replace the Resoeridone they put me on Bupropion XL, then I weened off the Sertraline and now I am only on the Bupropion XL. Each time I was put on a drug, taken off of one, or a dose was changed I contacted my Dietitian. I have followed the diet exactly and my weight will not stop shooting up. Two years ago I was thin and muscular now I am constantly getting larger and I am currently overweight and gaining. I do not know what to do I was hoping somebody here could give me some ideas, because I have been exercising for years running three times a week and weight lifting now neither seems to have any effect on my body but every week I gain body fat for no obvious reason. I am going through wardrobes of size increasing clothes trying to keep up with the weight gain. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
]]>Need to Talk?PeteKhttp://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/unable-shed-weight-67837.htmlComing off of methadonehttp://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/coming-off-methadone-67830.html
Thu, 26 Feb 2015 03:16:36 GMTHi there, I have no idea if Im on the methadone withdrawal forum. Just hurting and need support. I was going to a pain clinic for ba bulging disc...Hi there, I have no idea if Im on the methadone withdrawal forum. Just hurting and need support. I was going to a pain clinic for ba bulging disc pinching on a nerve. Then tore my rotator cuff and broke the joint. I was kicked out and my doctor is now rapidly tapering me. I just have been trying to get my affairs in order and next month's rent paid. Thinking hoping I can get in a medical detox. I went from 30 mg methadone and 30 Oxycodone to 20 on each in 4 weeks. I called the detox and have to jump through hoops to get in . They want me to have a plan for pain so I don't relapse. That's not an option and I don't want to go to a methadone clinic cause I have been through that. It turned into liquid handcuffs. I am sorry if whining but oh man I'm scared. I jumped off of 37 mgs cold turkey before. I was prepared then and younger. I think I can do it again but I'm alone and more isolated than before.I did use and check into a forum like this last time and it helped soo much. Please if you relate let me know. Thanks so much in advance. oh man
]]>Need to Talk?http://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/coming-off-methadone-67830.htmlNA and AA?http://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/na-aa-67821.html
Wed, 25 Feb 2015 16:23:52 GMTI have a question for those in recovery...
My husband has now been in rehab for just over 2 weeks. He has finally accepted powerlessness and is...I have a question for those in recovery...

My husband has now been in rehab for just over 2 weeks. He has finally accepted powerlessness and is actively participating in a 12 step program. He is having some trouble deciding if he better fits in at NA and AA. His main issues over the years have been opiates, so he feels uncomfortable saying "Hi my name is....I am an alcoholic." He'd rather say "addict". For those of you in AA and/or NA- what do you think? NA meetings are not as available as AA meetings in our area. On any given day, there are up to 20 AA meetings and only 1 or 2 NA meetings. On some days, there are no NA meetings. Do any of you go to both NA and AA? Do any of you who are narcotic addicts attend just AA meetings? My sister in law and brother, both have been sober in AA for 20+ years, say that in their meetings, they have addicts of all kinds.

These are things I want to discuss with my husband too but I only get to talk to him for about 10 minutes at a time, a few times a week, and then in therapy twice a week.

Would love to hear thoughts, comments, advice, from all angles. Thanks!
]]>Need to Talk?sweetnessJJhttp://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/na-aa-67821.htmlSuboxone Detoxhttp://www.drugs.com/forum/need-talk/suboxone-detox-67818.html
Tue, 24 Feb 2015 19:19:33 GMTHello all, first I would like to say, nice to meet all of you who may reply to this thread. Ok so where do I start? I started taking suboxone last...Hello all, first I would like to say, nice to meet all of you who may reply to this thread. Ok so where do I start? I started taking suboxone last March, (Dr wanted me to take 16 mgs a day the first day and my IQ told me I didn't need nearly that much) so I basically just took 8mg a day, 4mg twice, for the first 3-4 months. Ultimately I knew in my mind I would need to start cutting down so I got to where I was just taking a half (4mg) a day & seemed to not to be able to go any lower, it's not like I even needed the whole 4, I would just take it 2mg twice daily just to psychologically know I had something in me.

Where I am at now: My last dose was last Wednesday @ 2 am. Currently I am on Day 6 and to be completely honest the withdrawals haven't been THAT bad to me. They've seemed nothing like coming off Opana withdrawals which I did in jail. The truly only symptoms I have had are waking up freezing every morning, I've kept my appetite, im still able to sleep at least 5-7 hrs at most a day. But the lingering things are just freezing and being cold, it's not like cold sweats, I just get chills on & off, also im completely unable to focus on tasks at hand. Somedays I will feel as if my body is making a turn for the better then the chills will keep coming, sure I can endure these, they aren't as bad as RLS which I've also been lucky to not have had. I was on subs for almost a year, being as we are in Feb now & I started last March. My only question is, what's with this? I've read & I understand it's slow & gradual process. Is my body playing tricks on me? Hell the past two days I've been able to take a nap during the middle of the day. I have no idea if this is a testiment to me not getting a lot of sleep or not, I'm just confused as to how long these chills and being able to focus will last. I can endure them, for the sake of myself and my son, I have vowed to myself and God that I will not go back to my old life, I want to be a completely clean and normal human being again.
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